Guava leaf water is very good but 'taboo' for these people

Guava is known as a very healthy fruit, but few people know that guava leaves also bring many benefits. Many people often boil guava leaves to drink. However, not everyone can drink this water. Below are the benefits of guava leaf water and people who should not drink guava leaf water.

Health benefits of guava leaves

The article on the Medlatec General Hospital website has medical consultation from BSCKI. Duong Ngoc Van points out the following effects of guava leaf water:

Guava leaves help cure diarrhea

One of the commonly used effects of guava leaves is to treat diarrhea. The main reason is that guava leaves and young guava buds contain tannins and some extracts that inhibit the activity of staphylococcus aureus and E.coli bacteria.

From there, it helps reduce the symptoms of diarrhea. In addition, using young guava leaves also helps to tighten the intestinal mucosa better.

Using guava leaves to “stop” diarrhea is very easy. You just need to eat 3-5 young guava buds that have been washed or boil guava leaves and drink many times a day. It is best to drink about 15 minutes before eating for the best treatment effect.

Stabilize blood sugar

What are the health benefits of guava leaves? You may not know that using guava leaves is effective in controlling blood sugar levels and insulin resistance. Therefore, using guava leaves is very good for people with diabetes.

Prevent cancer risk

With the presence of antioxidants, using guava leaves has the effect of reducing the formation of free radicals - the cause of the formation of cancer cells. In particular, the lycopene component is highly effective in preventing and treating breast cancer and prostate cancer.

Losing weight

Another effect of guava leaves that women love is supporting weight loss. Studies show that guava leaves help reduce starch intake and sugar metabolism in the body.

Therefore, women can use guava leaf tea, guava leaf juice or guava leaf juice blended with fruit juice to improve their figure.

Improve oral health

If you are still wondering what the health benefits of guava leaves are, here is the next answer that you may not know. That is improving the health of gums and teeth.

*Guava leaf water is very good for health.*

The main reason is that guava leaves contain astringents that help tighten teeth and relieve gum pain. The method of use is also very simple, you just need to use fresh guava leaves that have been washed and crushed.

After a short time, tooth and gum pain will tend to subside. Gum inflammation and infection will also improve significantly if this method is used regularly.

Other effects of guava leaf tea:

Calms the nervous system, thereby helping to improve sleep quality.
Cure coughs, colds and improve the body's resistance thanks to the amount of vitamin C and iron in guava leaves.
Support the treatment of bronchitis.
Support treatment of Gout.
Guava leaves have the ability to prevent the release of Histamine, thereby helping to limit and support the treatment of allergic conditions.
Reduces abdominal pain during menstruation.

People who should not drink guava leaf water

Thanh Nien newspaper quoted specialist doctor Huynh Tan Vu, lecturer of Traditional Medicine Department, University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Ho Chi Minh City, saying that although guava leaves have many benefits and good effects on health, when using guava leaves, you also need to pay attention to the following issues:

- Use guava leaves only in moderation. Overuse of guava leaves can cause side effects or allergies.

- People with eczema need to be especially careful when using guava leaves because the extracts in guava leaves can cause skin irritation. You should consult your doctor before using guava leaves if you are suffering from chronic cardiovascular diseases, osteoporosis, or kidney-related diseases.

- Using guava leaves during treatment with Western medicine can reduce the effects of some drugs, so pay attention and consult your doctor before using.

Above are people who should not drink guava leaf water. If you are in the above group, stay away from guava leaf water.

Thanh Thanh (Synthesis)

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